As well as raising funds, the night aims to raise awareness about stem cell donors, who are needed to help save Sonia’s life, and those of others out there like her in dire need of help. The call goes out particularly to younger adults with mixed white, Chinese, Black Caribbean and Indian ancestry, as there is currently a shortage of donors from these ethnic backgrounds. Joining a donor register may sound daunting, but all you have to do is fill in a short form and then provide a saliva sample; click here to read a full description of what’s involved. I’ve been signed up to the Nolan register since my college days. Once on the system you could end up being called upon to help save someone’s life.

From the saving onto the raving, and the line-up for next Thursday’s benefit is comparable to many dance festivals. Also rocking the joint with incredible bass-quaking sounds will be A-Skillz, Tayo, Atomic Hooligan, Shut Down & The Ragga Twins, Rennie Pilgrem, Lawgiverz, Rack N Ruin, The Moody Boyz, Backdraft, Pyramid, Hempolics, Astro Duo and Paul ‘Trouble’ Arnold Vs Carl Loben and more. A cracking line up across four rooms for a very good cause.

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